The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania citizens while assuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds.

Harrisburg, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that 148 companies in 37 counties have received $12 million in funding in the fourth disbursement of the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA). The latest cohort of businesses to receive funding includes restaurants, athletic facilities, caterers, childcare facilities, dental practices, and more. To date, nearly $50 million was awarded to a number of diverse businesses across Pennsylvania.

“Over the past few weeks, the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program has provided critical relief to small businesses across the commonwealth that found themselves in need of financial assistance as the commonwealth mitigates the spread of coronavirus,” said Sec. Davin. “This funding will provide a bridge to these businesses as Pennsylvania begins to implement its staged, strategic, regional reopening plan.”

PIDA staff continue to review submitted applications for approval and are actively working with DCED’s Certified Economic Development Organizations (CEDOs) to disburse CWCA loan funds at the time of approval. Information on future awardees will be released as it becomes available.